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Yes, you're correct. Especially so when the idea involves terrorism, violence, murder, rape, and other acts considered to be inhumane, uncivil, barbaric, and cruel. We're faced with such acts in the name of a religion today. But, we're smart enough to know that no true religion or faith condones such acts.When a ridiculous idea is spread and takes hold of a society and this idea is the justification for thinking and doing wrong it is our responsibility to point out why it is a ridiculous idea.[ This is an edited version of a piece that I wrote on 2/8/2006. In my opinion, it's as applicable now as it was 9 years ago. ]
Religion - Mockery - Protest
Exercising the right of free speech doesn’t always exercise “RIGHT”. While some are amused when we put to print those illustrations poking fun at certain groups, people, places, or events, others are offended, and rightfully so. The sensitivity of religious groups should always be respected whether we agree with the teaching of a group or not.
When we use mockery of a religion to drive a point home, we’re violating the common sense rules of human behavior. Those insulted should speak out against such insensitive and unethical acts. Though violent and criminal protest by those offended is just as wrong as the act which caused the protest, the justification for protest can’t be denied.
Allowing and condoning disrespect aimed at a religion should always be severely punished, else to say that we’re civil, moral, and ethical, is a falsehood. We can’t hold our heads up while looking down on a person’s faith or religious beliefs.
The association made in reference to religions tied to horrible acts has been common place for several years now. This especially applies to those religions dominant in the Middle East. While it’s true that horrible acts have been committed in the name of certain religions, not all members of those religions condone such acts. We must respect those that peacefully practice their faith, just as we would expect the same considerations regarding our own religious practices.
Atheists have the same rights as everyone else, no difference. Believers and non-believers have the exact same rights. No one should ever force their beliefs on others, never.What about us athiests? We feel its important to make people realize that there is no god. Mocking the impossible stories in your holy book is part of our schtick. I mean the Joseph smith stories? Did you see southparks Mormon episode? If not youtube it.Well, maybe the word "punished" is a little strong. But, it should never be condoned. Extremists have been proven to me exceptions. What they do is not religious in the same sense that religion is normally thought to be. Sure, I agree, we have the right, and obligation, to tell others about our faith and religion. I never ever said nor implied differently. The terrorists that claim religious beliefs as excuses to justify their terrible and horrible acts, are not practicing a religion as such, but using the word religion to justify inhumane and barbaric acts. Those people are not what was intended nor meant to express in the article. Yes, you're absolutely correct in that everyone has the right to practice their faith and religion, I never said nor implied any differently.Allowing and condoning disrespect aimed at a religion should always be severely punished, else to say that we’re civil, moral, and ethical, is a falsehood. We can’t hold our heads up while looking down on a person’s faith or religious beliefs.
As a man of faith, I could not disagree with you more. Each person has the freedom to practice their religion. We all have the freedom to tell others about our religion. They have the freedom to tell us to shove it up our ass. To say that disrespecting a religion should be punished is unfathomable to me. That's the exact mentality of Islamic extremists who kill people for mocking Muhammad.
Atheists have the exact same rights as anyone else, no difference. Believers and non-believers have the exact same rights. No one should have religion forced on them, nor forced to believe as others believe.What about us athiests? We feel its important to make people realize that there is no god. Mocking the impossible stories in your holy book is part of our schtick. I mean the Joseph smith stories? Did you see southparks Mormon episode? If not youtube it.Well, maybe the word "punished" is a little strong. But, it should never be condoned. Extremists have been proven to me exceptions. What they do is not religious in the same sense that religion is normally thought to be. Sure, I agree, we have the right, and obligation, to tell others about our faith and religion. I never ever said nor implied differently. The terrorists that claim religious beliefs as excuses to justify their terrible and horrible acts, are not practicing a religion as such, but using the word religion to justify inhumane and barbaric acts. Those people are not what was intended nor meant to express in the article. Yes, you're absolutely correct in that everyone has the right to practice their faith and religion, I never said nor implied any differently.Allowing and condoning disrespect aimed at a religion should always be severely punished, else to say that we’re civil, moral, and ethical, is a falsehood. We can’t hold our heads up while looking down on a person’s faith or religious beliefs.
As a man of faith, I could not disagree with you more. Each person has the freedom to practice their religion. We all have the freedom to tell others about our religion. They have the freedom to tell us to shove it up our ass. To say that disrespecting a religion should be punished is unfathomable to me. That's the exact mentality of Islamic extremists who kill people for mocking Muhammad.
The irony is that you are at least just as faithful, if not more. It's important to mock atheists that go around making statements of faith while hypocritically attacking faith.What about us athiests? We feel its important to make people realize that there is no god. Mocking the impossible stories in your holy book is part of our schtick.
Most churches aren't houses of GOD. Most churches operate as a business. Most churches sell religion. Look at TV preachers. Churches are a business in today's world. We have preachers making $Millions in salary and benefits, music directors making mega bucks, and activities include ski trips and other activities that one would normally associate with a country club or community center. Churches should be houses or worship and prayer, and not country clubs and community centers.What is it you dont like about churches?I said that I was raised a Southern Baptist, and NOT that I am a Southern Baptist. I am a Christian without a church. I believe in GOD and Jesus Christ as my savior. I do NOT associate myself with any church.Do you know how many Jesuit trained Catholics have infiltrated the Southern Baptist Church thus far? Who call themselves Baptists? Christians? Estimates could be as high as Jim Jones - the Jesuit trained infitrator who posed as a Christian in order to destroy the Protestants reputations and the name of Christianity.
Someone claiming to be a Southern Baptist means nothing. See the Alberto Rivera series by Jack Chick publications. The Catholic Jesuits are trained liars.
What about us athiests? We feel its important to make people realize that there is no god. Mocking the impossible stories in your holy book is part of our schtick. I mean the Joseph smith stories? Did you see southparks Mormon episode? If not youtube it.
It is by FAITH that we believe. Faith is the substance of things hoped for not yet seen. My faith tells me that GOD is the creator and Jesus is the savior. I see proof of that in life itself, daily. That is personal and I don't push it on others. It is a right, just as atheists have a right not to believe. I do NOT condemn those that don't believe.The irony is that you are at least just as faithful, if not more. It's important to mock atheists that go around making statements of faith while hypocritically attacking faith.What about us athiests? We feel its important to make people realize that there is no god. Mocking the impossible stories in your holy book is part of our schtick.
You have no idea if god exists or not and no evidence for a secular cause to offer. So it takes more faith to believe nothing existed and everything just happened.
Yes, everyone should have the right to believe as they wish, everyone. It is NEVER un-Christian to allow others the freedom of religion and to practice their faith accordingly. I have never said otherwise, nor implied it. I'm a firm believer in freedom of religion, and always will be.A bit confused here, so, being respectful of others having the right to believe as they wish is NOT good? I'm trying to draw the logic of that in comparison to the Two Great Commandments.
Now, I realize that Christianity and religion are not one in the same, so maybe that is where the confusion lies. Even then, I don't see how it is un-Christian to be courteous and respectful to those who one disagrees with. Sort of what Jesus taught.
